Mike Rawlings, Donald Trump, New Year's Eve: Your Friday Evening Roundup

Here are some stories that you may have missed today.Mayor Rawlings asks the Texas Rangers to investigate the Dallas Police and Fire Pension SystemDallas Mayor Mike Rawlings announced Friday that he asked the Texas Rangers to become the latest law enforcement agency to investigate the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System's previous administration, which left the fund and the city of Dallas barreling toward insolvency.Rawlings also noted that he has been in "close cooperation" with the FBI, which doesn't confirm the existence of investigations. Dallas City Council member Philip Kingston, who is also a pension board trustee, said the mayor's move is a distraction from finding a solution and may hinder efforts to hold previous officials liable in civil court.  Continue reading...